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Event attendees pull a ticket to determine their groups at the hunger banquet.

Event attendees pull a ticket to determine their groups at the hunger banquet.

The low-income group was assigned to sit on blankets that lay atop the room carpet.

The low-income group was assigned to sit on blankets that lay atop the room carpet.

COD women's basketball assistant Jordan Heberg talks to the team before the game.

Photo Gallery: COD Women’s Basketball Wins Season Opener

Rachel Wagner, Photographer November 13, 2023

The College of Dupage women's basketball team had their home debut against Richard J. Daley College on Thursday, Nov. 9 at Klaas Court. With a strong start, the Chaparrals defeated the bulldogs 67-19....

Freshman guard Tylon Toliver attempts to score.

Photo Gallery: COD Men’s Basketball Falls Short to Richard Daley College

Rachel Wagner, Photographer November 13, 2023

The College of Dupage men's basketball team competed against Richard J. Daley College on Thursday, Nov. 9 at Klaas Court. After leading in the first half, the Chaparrals lost to the Bulldogs 59-66. For...

Freshman forward Braylen Meredith goes up for a dunk to give COD momentum.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball’s Late Turnovers Leads to Loss Against Daley College

Adam Belmares, Sports Writer November 13, 2023

Freshman forward Braylen Meredith goes up for a dunk to give COD momentum.

Sophomore guard Iwiyisi Osaghae drives to the basket give COD two points.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball Dominates on Defense Against Daley College to Win Season Opener

Adam Belmares, Sports Writer November 13, 2023

Sophomore guard Iwiyisi Osaghae drives to the basket give COD two points.

Sophomore defensive back Kameron Gothard celebrates with head coach Matthew Rahn after he intercepted the ball.

Photo Gallery: COD Football Earns 10th Season Win

Rachel Wagner, Photographer November 6, 2023

The COD football team picked up their tenth win of the season against Georgia Military College on Saturday, Nov. 4. This is the first time in 28 years COD football won ten games in a season. With the help...

Freshman forward Alecio Bonner tips off the ball towards his teammate.

Photo Gallery: COD Men’s Basketball Wins First Home Game

Rachel Wagner, Photographer November 6, 2023

The COD men's basketball opened their season against Judson University's JV team on Thursday, Nov. 2 at Klaas Court. After having a 30 point lead in the first five minutes of the game, the Chaparrals defeated...

Sophomore running back Jaden McGill leaps for a touchdown.

[Photo] COD Ends Regular Season With Huge Win Over Georgia Military

Adam Belmares, Sports Writer November 6, 2023

Sophomore running back Jaden McGill leaps for a touchdown.

COD volleyball players celebrate after scoring a point.

Photo Gallery: COD Volleyball Takes Down Joliet in First Postseason Game

Rachel Wagner, Photographer October 30, 2023

Women's volleyball started their post-season strong with a win against Joliet Junior College on Oct. 24. The Chaps were the second seed in the NJCAA Region 4 championships and the Wolves were the third...

Freshman Kevin Diederich crosses the finish line in 26:51.50, winning the region four cross country title.

Photo Gallery: COD Cross Country Competes at Region 4 Championship

Rachel Wagner, Photographer October 30, 2023

The College of Dupage men and women’s cross country teams competed at the Region 4 Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Northwestern Medicine Cross Country course in Geneva IL. The...

Sophomore running back Jaden McGill breaks away for a big gain of yards against the Lions' defense.

[Photo] COD Football Extends Five Game Winning Streak

Adam Belmares, Sports Writer October 30, 2023

Sophomore running back Jaden McGill breaks away for a big gain of yards against the Lions' defense.

Sophomores Elizabeth Cervantes, Aline Gutierrez, Julie Leilani Garcia, Anna Odisho, and Hallie Meachum pose for a portrait.

Photo Gallery: COD Women’s Soccer Celebrates Sophomore Day

Rachel Wagner, Photographer October 23, 2023

The COD women's soccer team ended their regular season with a 1-2 loss against Madison College on Saturday, Oct. 21. They finished the regular season 5-10-1 while earning a postseason berth in the Region...

The team huddles up after the game.

Photo Gallery: COD Men’s Soccer Celebrates Sophomore Day

Rachel Wagner, Photographer October 23, 2023

The College of DuPage men’s soccer team nearly made a comeback on Saturday, Oct. 21 against Madison College, but they lost to the Wolfpack 2-1 to finish the regular season with a record of 5-6-4. Despite...

COD women’s volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point.

Photo Gallery: COD Volleyball Stuns JJC on Sophomore Night

Rachel Wagner, Photographer October 23, 2023

The College of DuPage women’s volleyball team celebrated their sophomore night during their last game of the season on Oct. 17 at home against Joliet Junior College. Unrelenting, the Chaparrals shut...

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[Photo] Chaparral Women’s Volleyball Shuts Out Wolves on Sophomore Night

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer October 23, 2023

"We’re finally getting into the home stretch of my organized volleyball career," sophomore outside hitter Amanda Leibrock said. "It’s sad, but we still have some work to do here.”

Six sophomores from the men's soccer team were celebrated prior to the match for their contributions and commitment during their time at COD.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer Falls Short of 2-0 Comeback Against Madison College

Adam Belmares, Sports Writer October 23, 2023

Six sophomores from the men's soccer team were celebrated prior to the match for their contributions and commitment during their time at COD.

Before the match, five sophomores from the College of DuPage women's soccer team were honored for their time spent at COD.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer Loses to Madison College on Sophomore Night

Adam Belmares, Sports Writer October 23, 2023

Before the match, five sophomores from the College of DuPage women's soccer team were honored for their time spent at COD.

Freshman Ellie Cervantes defends the goalie.

Photo Gallery: Women’s Soccer Falls to Rock Valley

Rachel Wagner, Photographer October 16, 2023

The College of DuPage women’s soccer team competed against a top ranked Rock Valley College team on Wednesday, Oct. 11. They lost 1-3 after struggling to keep up with the speed and physicality of the...

Freshman back Julio Blanco kicks the ball.

Photo Gallery: Men’s Soccer Falls to Rock Valley

Rachel Wagner, Photographer October 16, 2023

The College of Dupage men's soccer team competed against Rock Valley College on Wednesday, Oct. 11. They lost to the Golden Eagles 3-5 after battling through heavy rain and allowing three unanswered second...

Sophomore running back Jaden McGill runs into the endzone for a touchdown.

Photo Gallery: COD Football Finishes Strong Against Aurora University JV

Rachel Wagner, Photographer October 16, 2023

The COD men's football team competed against Aurora University's JV team on Sunday, Oct. 15. After a 13-point deficit in the first quarter, the Chaparrals came back to win 48-19 remaining the number one...

COD men's golf team poses for a portrait. (From left to right: Sam Sager, Anthony Regimand, Luke Pringle, Emilio Bedon, Grant Blum, Nick Horner, Jakob Schmidt, Hagan Rank. Photo provided by Jason Hyatt.)

Photo Gallery: Men’s Golf Finishes Season Strong at St. Andrews

Rachel Wagner, Photographer October 16, 2023

The College of DuPage men’s golf team competed in their last match of the fall season at the Benedictine Fall Invite at St. Andrews Golf Club on Wednesday, Oct. 11.  The men finished second out of nine...

Sophomore Joseph Muana celebrates with his teammates after scoring his first career goal for the Chaparrals.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer Defense Crumbles In Loss to Rock Valley

Adam Belmares, Sports Writer October 16, 2023

Sophomore Joseph Muana celebrates with his teammates after scoring his first career goal for the Chaparrals.

COD women's soccer talk during halftime.

Photo Gallery: COD Women’s Soccer Falls to Black Hawk College

Rachel Wagner, Photographer October 9, 2023

The College of Dupage women's soccer team competed against Black Hawk College on Wednesday, Oct. 4. After a freshman Veronica Helma scored a goal in the first half, the Chaparrals couldn't find the back...

Freshman Natalia Klus and sophomore Adele Hutton shake hands with their opponents after the doubles match.

Photo Gallery: Women’s Tennis Competes with Elgin

Rachel Wagner, Photographer October 9, 2023

The College of Dupage's women's tennis team competed at home with Elgin Community College on Thursday, Oct. 5. They lost 2-7. Sophomore Adele Hutton won her singles match with scores of 2-6, 6-3, and 11-9....

COD women's volleyball players celebrate after earning a point.

Photo Gallery: Women’s Volleyball Shuts Out Kankakee

Rachel Wagner, Photographer October 9, 2023

The College of DuPage women’s volleyball team shut out the Kankakee Community College Cavaliers 3-0 on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Keeping their swings aggressive to win the first two sets and clawing their way...

COD men's soccer celebrates after sophomore midfielder Robert Keldani scored a goal.

Photo Gallery: Men’s Soccer Makes Comeback Win

Rachel Wagner, Photographer October 9, 2023

The College of DuPage men’s soccer team claimed the victory against Black Hawk College on Wednesday, Oct. 4. With goals from freshman midfielder Samuel Glogvosky, sophomore midfielder Robert Keldani,...

Sophomore Anna Odisho runs with the ball

[Photo] Beyond the Pitch: An Insight on the Journey of Anna Odisho

April 8, 2024

Sophomore Anna Odisho runs with the ball

Freshman forward Archie Murphy sprints towards the corner flag to celebrate his freekick goal with teammates.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer Stuns Black Hawk College-Moline

Adam Belmares, Sports Writer October 5, 2023

Freshman forward Archie Murphy sprints towards the corner flag to celebrate his freekick goal with teammates.

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[Photo] Bylsma Sets 1,000th Assist in COD Women’s Volleyball Victory Over Cavaliers

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer October 5, 2023

Sophomore defensive specialist Jaidyn Tan celebrates with the team after scoring a point with a service ace.

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[Photo] Chaparral Women’s Volleyball Soars Over Owls

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer October 4, 2023

Freshman setter Jamie Volz positions herself to make an underhand serve.

The COD football team walks onto the field.

Photo Gallery: COD Football Bested Erie

Rachel Wagner, Photographer October 2, 2023

The number one-ranked Chaparral football team put on a strong showing against Erie Community College on Saturday, Sept. 30 at MacDougall Field. COD beat Erie 56-2, improving their record to 5-1 overall. For...

Sophomore Skylar Jollette swings at the ball.

Photo Gallery: Women’s Golf Tees off at St. Andrew

Rachel Wagner, Photographer October 2, 2023

On Tuesday Sept. 26, the women’s golf team competed at Benedictine Fall Tune-Up Invitational at St. Andrews Golf Course in West Chicago Ill.  Freshman Ivy Burnett finished second overall firing a six-over-par...

COD Faculty and the 2023 Distinguished Alumni pose for a portrait.
(From left to right: Walter J. Johnson, Nahiris M. Bahamón, Josie Suter, Rob Jannush, Rowan A. Miranda, Jaqueline S. Ruiz, Bonnie Bailey, Dr. Brain W. Caputo).

Photo Gallery: 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Rachel Wagner, Photographer October 2, 2023

The College of Dupage hosted the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards in Belushi Performance Hall at the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn, Ill. on Saturday, Sept. 30. The event included an honors brunch...

India Johnson's Artist Talk to photography and art students.

[Photo] The Power of Community Artists

Mariyam Syed, Managing Editor October 2, 2023

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[Photo] COD Women’s Soccer Pushes Past Stormers

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer September 30, 2023

Freshman striker Veronica Helma launches the ball into the net to score a goal.

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[Photo] Chaparral Men’s Soccer Takes Out Stormers

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer September 30, 2023

Sophomore midfielder Robert Keldani charges forward to make a shot on goal.

Freshman wide receiver Deszmund White runs downfield.

Photo Gallery: Chaparral Football Falls to Iowa Central

Rachel Wagner, Photographer September 25, 2023

The chaps took on Iowa Central Community College on Sept. 23. Iowa Central pulled into the lead early on in the game and COD couldn't keep up. After scoring two touchdowns in the second half, the chaps...

Freshman forward Archie Murphy attempts to score a goal.

Photo Gallery: Men’s Soccer Ties with Triton

Rachel Wagner, Photographer September 25, 2023

COD men's soccer took on the Triton Trojans on Sept. 20. The chaps came back from a 0-1 score in the second half and finished with a tie. Their record is now 1-3-4. For more details about the game,...

Sophomore Anna Odisho runs toward the ball.

Photo Gallery: Women’s Soccer Defeats Triton

Rachel Wagner, Photographer September 25, 2023

COD women's soccer faced Triton College on Sept. 20. The Chaps scored three goals in the second half to beat the Trojans 3-0, raising their record to 2-5-1. For more about the game, check out our...

Members of COD volleyball celebrate after scoring a point.

Photo Gallery: COD Volleyball Sweeps Harper

Rachel Wagner, Photographer September 25, 2023

COD Women's volleyball played the Harper College Hawks on Sept. 21. The Chaps won all three set with final scores being 25-21, 25-21 and 25-22 and raised their record to 14-10. For more information,...

Members of COD's full-time faculty union rally outside the Student Resource Center on Aug. 24.

[Photo] COD’s Full-Time Faculty Union Continues Talks With Admin Over Contract

Nick Karmia, Staff Writer September 25, 2023

Members of COD's full-time faculty union rally outside the Student Resource Center on Aug. 24.

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